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You know, there's really nothing quite like a gambling metaphor to express your empathy for people suffering through devastation.

Did I say "empathy for?" Sorry, I meant "utter disconnection from."

Behold: Compassionate conservatism in action.

You would think that the president had been coached on this after Katrina. Still, the best he can offer in his fake Texas accent is "life is unfair?"

Buried on page 12A in the USA Today:

Meanwhile, Bush reached an unwelcome record. By 64%-31%, Americans disapprove of the job he is doing. For the first time in the history of the Gallup Poll, 50% say they "strongly disapprove" of the president. Richard Nixon had reached the previous high, 48%, just before an impeachment inquiry was launched in 1974.

Bush hatred has gone mainstream.